Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd

Overview

Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd, trading as JKT, is a long-established firm of chartered accountants (Companies House SIC 69201, accounting and auditing activities). The practice supplies comprehensive accounting, audit and advisory help for both private individuals and businesses in Horsham and the wider West Sussex area. Its office sits at Solo House, The Courtyard, London Road, Horsham RH12 1AT. Telephone contact is 01403 210 213. Further information is available at https://www.jkt.co.uk/. Visitors are kindly asked to arrange a meeting in advance. Clients value the mix of strong local insight, national-level technical know-how and a friendly, personable team.

Services

• Year-end statutory accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Audit and assurance assignments delivered in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, ISA (UK).
• Corporation Tax computations and CT600 filing, including Research and Development relief claims where relevant.
• Personal Self-Assessment returns, capital gains calculations and residency advice.
• VAT registration, Making Tax Digital compliance and quarterly VAT return submission.
• Payroll bureau covering Real-Time Information submissions, Auto-Enrolment pension processing and P11D reporting.
• Management accounts, budgeting and cash-flow forecasting for owner-managed businesses.
• Cloud accounting set-up and training on packages such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, confirm with the firm which platforms are supported.
• Business start-up guidance, selecting an appropriate legal structure, company secretarial matters and HMRC registration.

All services are delivered under strict confidentiality and in line with the United Kingdom’s latest regulatory requirements.

Appointments and Contact

Call 01403 210 213 to arrange a discussion. The published email enquiries@jkt.co.uk can be used to share initial documents or forward bookkeeping records securely. On-site consultations run Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, online video meetings and telephone consultations are offered on request for clients who cannot travel. Average lead time is the same week for existing clients and five to seven working days for new enquiries. Prospective clients are asked to outline their needs ahead of time so that the correct specialist, audit, tax or payroll, is present. A free 30-minute initial consultation may be available, confirm availability when booking. International callers should replace the leading zero with the United Kingdom country code before dialling.

Location and Directions

The full address is Solo House, The Courtyard, London Road, Horsham RH12 1AT. Solo House is a modern red-brick office building set inside The Courtyard complex on the A24/London Road corridor, roughly 400 metres north of Horsham town centre. Driving, from Horsham railway station, follow signs to London Road, The Courtyard entrance appears on the right just after the Springfield Road junction. Public transport, Metrobus routes 51 and 61 stop at “London Road, The Courtyard,” a two-minute walk away. Rail, Horsham station, served by Southern and Thameslink, is a ten-minute walk or a three-minute taxi ride. For sat-nav use postcode RH12 1AT and look for Solo House signage on arrival. A Google Map pin should mark the main entrance, not the pond in the middle of the complex. Visitors will find an intercom and should press “JKT” for reception entry.

Accessibility and Parking

Visitor parking consists of a handful of marked bays directly outside Solo House, clients should reserve a space when booking. Overflow parking is available at the Swan Walk multi-storey, an eight-minute walk, and Horsham Park & Ride on North Parade, which has a frequent bus link. A step-free route leads from the car park to reception, where automatic double doors and a lift reach all floors. An accessible WC sits on the ground floor. Interpreters or hearing-loop devices can be arranged with 48 hours’ notice. Cyclists can lock bikes in a covered rack within The Courtyard, and a shower room is available for both staff and visitors. Where planned refurbishment could restrict access, the firm advises checking with building management.

Professional Credentials and Accreditations

All partners and directors hold Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants status. The firm is registered as a statutory auditor in the UK by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, registration number to be confirmed. Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd complies with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations 2017, and client due diligence procedures are standard practice. Professional indemnity insurance is maintained at a minimum of £1 million per claim. Each member of staff completes at least 40 hours of Continuing Professional Development annually. The practice also uses HMRC’s Agent Dedicated Line for quicker handling of client queries. Specialist software recognition, such as Xero Silver Partner status, can be confirmed on request.

Client Profile and Regional Coverage

Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd serves owner-managed businesses across West Sussex, Surrey and south-west London, with remote services offered UK-wide. Industry niches include professional services, construction trades, technology start-ups and charities or not-for-profit bodies. Private client work covers high-net-worth individuals, property landlords and expatriates returning to the UK. The firm’s turnover sweet-spot is businesses with annual revenue up to £25 million, though micro-business packages are also available. Relationships are long-standing, the average client tenure exceeds ten years. The practice stresses proactive support all year round rather than only year-end compliance.

Opening Hours and Holiday Variations

Standard opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00. Weekends and Bank Holidays are closed. The practice observes a Christmas shutdown from 24 December to 2 January, an emergency contact number is supplied to clients in advance. During summer, on Fridays in August the office may close at 15:30, yet virtual appointments outside these times can be arranged. Any changes are published on the reception voicemail and in an email auto-reply at least seven days ahead of time.

Payment and Billing

The firm offers fixed-fee monthly packages for routine bookkeeping and payroll, with bespoke quoted fees for audit and advisory work. Accepted payment methods include BACS, Faster Payments, Direct Debit via GoCardless and all major credit or debit cards, cheques are no longer accepted. Payment terms are 14 days from invoice date for routine work, with staged billing used for larger assignments. Interest is charged on overdue invoices in line with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013. Pro-forma invoices may be requested for first-year engagements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an appointment before visiting?
Yes. Please telephone or email to secure a slot, same-day meetings are often possible.

Can you act as my company’s registered office?
Yes, registered office and company secretarial services are available for an annual fee, mail is scanned and forwarded daily.

Do you provide cloud accounting training?
The team offers one-to-one and group training sessions on Xero, QuickBooks and Sage Business Cloud.

What documents should I bring to a first meeting?
Photo ID, proof of address, last year’s accounts or tax returns and any bookkeeping records, paper or digital.

Are evening appointments possible?
Virtual meetings can be arranged outside core hours, please enquire at the time of booking.

Call to Action

For a no-obligation discussion, phone 01403 210 213 today. You may also email enquiries@jkt.co.uk to submit accounts or request a quotation. By choosing these experienced Horsham accountants you gain plain-English advice that keeps you compliant. On-site, online and hybrid meeting options let you work the way you prefer. Secure your dedicated appointment and discover how JKT can add value to your finances.

Media and Imagery Guidance

Exterior photograph: capture the full Solo House façade under clear daylight, showing the red-brick finish, the glazed entrance and the “Solo House / The Courtyard” sign.
Alt-text: “Front view of Solo House in Horsham with Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd signage.”

Interior reception shot: a wide-angle image of the ground-floor reception desk. Include the JKT logo on the wall, comfortable seating and the lift entrance so mobility details are clear.
Alt-text: “Reception area of Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd featuring accessible seating and lift.”

Boardroom team photo: partners and senior managers around the boardroom table, each wearing business attire. Natural light from the window and a visible flip-chart help show a collaborative environment.
Alt-text: “Directors of Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd seated in Horsham boardroom.”

Service in action series: close-ups of payroll staff processing RTI submissions, a tax specialist reviewing CT600 figures and a cloud-accounting trainer demonstrating Xero on a laptop.
Alt-text: “JKT staff carrying out payroll, tax and cloud accounting work.”

Static map thumbnail: use the standard Google Maps style with a red pin marking Solo House’s main entrance on London Road, RH12 1AT.
Alt-text: “Map showing location of Solo House, The Courtyard, Horsham RH12 1AT.”

Parking guidance diagram: a simple annotated plan that labels the reserved client bays, the step-free path and nearby overflow options such as Swan Walk.
Alt-text: “Parking bay layout outside Solo House for visitors to Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd.”

Photo timing and quality: daylight hours between 10:00 and 14:00 give even light on the south-facing façade. Shoot at 300 dpi for print and 72 dpi for web. The firm colours are navy (#003049) and light grey (#F2F2F2); any graphic overlays should match.

File naming convention: “JKT-Solo-House-Exterior.jpg,” “JKT-Reception.jpg,” and so forth, to help with asset tracking and make alternative-text tagging simpler for screen-reader users.

Consent and GDPR: obtain written consent from any staff photographed. Store consent forms on the firm’s secure server for at least seven years in line with GDPR archival guidance.

Image refresh cycle: exterior and reception shots should be updated every three years or sooner if signage changes. Staff images require refresh whenever the leadership team changes.

Video clip idea: a 30-second silent loop showing the route from The Courtyard entrance to the building intercom. This aids first-time visitors who prefer visual directions. Caption with on-screen text only so the clip stays useful without sound.

Brand positioning: images must convey approachability, attention to detail and modern practice technology. Avoid stock photos that look generic, real staff and actual premises help build trust.

Social sharing sizes: prepare square crops (1080 × 1080 px) for LinkedIn and rectangular crops (1200 × 628 px) for press releases, keeping the JKT logo within the safe zone.

Accessibility review: run all media through an automated checker to confirm colour-contrast passes at WCAG AA level and that alt-text sits under 120 characters for screen-reader clarity.

Archiving: store originals on the on-site NAS drive and a cloud back-up. Name the folder “JKT_Media_Master” followed by the year. Version control tags such as “v1.0” keep edits clear.

Contact for imagery queries: direct press or designers to marketing@jkt.co.uk for high-resolution files, photo briefs and brand guidelines.

Print materials: supply CMYK versions at 300 dpi with uncoated paper profiles. Include a 3 mm bleed and safe margin for trimming.

Legal lines: where required, add the wording “Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd is registered in England and Wales No. 03086620” in 6-point text at the bottom right corner of any printed leaflet.

Timeline: allow five business days for the firm to approve any new imagery before public release. Urgent press requests should be flagged by phone for same-day attention.

Note on drones: Solo House lies in the Horsham urban area, check CAA rules before any aerial photography.

Environmental policy: print fewer than 250 leaflets per year, encourage digital first use of images to reduce paper.

Accuracy and Consistency Reminders

Always refer to the business as “Johnstone Kemp Tooley Ltd” and add “(trading as JKT)” on first mention. Keep the full NAP block, Solo House, The Courtyard, London Road, Horsham RH12 1AT; 01403 210 213; https://www.jkt.co.uk/, identical wherever repeated. Confirm opening hours, FCCA status and statutory auditor registration number with the firm before any final publication. Replace verification placeholders once data is received.